Current major programs and publications of the AGS include: 

The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society--Rated in the top three of the ISI Science Citation Index for geriatrics and gerontology publications. 

The Geriatrics Review Syllabus: A Core Curriculum in Geriatric Medicine--the groundbreaking self-assessment, continuing education program for primary care providers and premier source of clinically relevant information in geriatric medicine, now in its 4th edition. 

Geriatrics at Your Fingertips--a comprehensive pocket-sized reference to clinical geriatrics that provides up-to-date, practical information on the evaluation and management of diseases and disorders most common to elderly people. Updated annually. 
 The American Geriatrics Society 's Complete Guide to Aging and Health-a medical reference for older adults, their families, and caregivers that provides valuable information on the aging process. 

AGS Newsletter and AGS Website ( www.americangeriatrics.org) --excellent sources of information on Society activities and programs, noteworthy news, public policy issues, career opportunities in geriatrics, and much more. 

Policy Position Statements and Clinical Practice Guidelines--The AGS published The AGS Clinical Practice Guideline: The Management of Chronic Pain in Older Persons in the May 1998 issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. The Society has published position statements, papers, and guidelines to bring important issues in geriatric education, research, clinical practice, and public policy to the attention of those working in the field, including policy makers, legislators, people in the health care industry, clinicians, and others. 

The AGS/American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) Annual Scientific Meeting--the premier forum for the latest information on clinical geriatrics, research on aging and health problems of older adults, and innovative models in health care delivery as well as teaching in geriatrics.  

The Geriatrics Recognition Award-awarded to recognize physicians and nurses who are committed to advancing their continuing education in geriatrics. 

The AGS Awards Program-includes the following: The AGS Edward Henderson Award State-of-the-Art Lecture; AGS Clinician of the Year; AGS/Merck New Investigator Awards; Pfizer/AGS Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards; Dennis W. Jahnigen Memorial Award; The Nascher/Manning Award; The Otsuka/AGS Clinical Investigation Award; The Edward Henderson Student Award; and The AGS Student Research Award 

Special Projects in Professional Education/Outreach funded by foundations and industry sponsors.

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